Sabine inmate hangs himself in cell

MANY – A Many man arrested Saturday night on assorted charges was found hanged in his jail cell Sunday morning, Sheriff Ronny Richardson said.

Although the case is under investigation, no foul play is suspected since the man, Patrick J. Strickland, 41, was locked down in an isolation cell away from other inmates.

State police arrested Strickland and booked him into the Sabine Parish Detention Center on charges of fourth-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, possession of a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance, resisting an officer and possession of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle and a traffic citation for proper equipment required on a vehicle.

Jailers discovered Strickland Sunday morning with a sheet around his neck.